In their last game in CAF AFCON Group A

Nigeria will play their last TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group A match against Guinea Bissau on Monday, 22 January, to secure nothing less than a victory.

Defeated 2-0 by Cote d’Ivoire in the opening match and 4-2 by Equatorial Guinea in their second, the Djurtus will take their last lap of honor against Nigeria with the hope of causing an upset.

Guinea Bissau will have their 1-0 win over the Super Eagles in Abuja for the qualifiers at the back of their minds.

“Indeed, we are going to base ourselves on this match. We have analyzed the game of the Super Eagles well, and we hope to make our exit successful without having had a good tournament,” Baciro Condé said ahead of the game.

For its part, Nigeria does not want to relive the same scenario it experienced during the qualifiers against Guinea Bissau.

“What matters is the present. We focus on the present and the future. We have confidence in ourselves. We are aiming for first place, which Equatorial Guinea and Cote d’Ivoire also occupy; it is up to us to remain vigilant,” José Peseiro explained.

Defender Kenneth Omeruo stated their mission in Côte D’Ivoire was to win the trophy and nothing else.

“Our objective is clear. Bring the cup home. It’s been a while since we added a trophy to our cabinet, which is unacceptable when you’re wearing a green shirt. I will not say that our defeat against them was accidental, but it does not reflect the spirit which reigns in our camp today. We are hungry for victory; we must put everything in place to achieve our ambitions.”

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria 

Monday, 22 January

Stade Félix Houphouët Boigny

17h00